Simpsons Senior dog food
Simpsons Senior is a dry dog food built for older dogs, made under Simpsons' wider approach of single-protein, limited-ingredient recipes rather than a mix of several meats in one bag. Our range includes the Simpsons Senior Light Chicken & Brown Rice recipe, a complete food for senior and less active dogs built around a single named protein.
What makes it a senior recipe
The "Light" in the recipe name reflects a lower calorie density suited to older or less active dogs, who typically need fewer calories per kilogram of body weight than a younger, more active dog of the same breed. Feeding a standard adult recipe at the same volume to a senior dog with a lower activity level is a common way weight creeps on in older age.
Alongside the calorie adjustment, the single-protein, chicken and brown rice formulation follows the same hypoallergenic approach as the rest of the Simpsons range — one named meat protein and a straightforward ingredient list, which some owners find easier to manage for an older dog who has developed a known sensitivity over their lifetime.
Who this recipe tends to suit
This is a reasonable option for an older dog whose weight needs watching, or one already eating comfortably on a single-protein diet who needs a lower-calorie version as they age and slow down. It suits owners who want a straightforward, UK-made senior food without switching to an unfamiliar brand entirely.
As with any change for an older dog, introduce a new food gradually over a week or so, and speak to a vet if weight, coat condition or energy levels change noticeably after moving to a new recipe — an older dog is more worth monitoring closely through a diet change than a younger one.
For this need
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Forthglade Cold Pressed Natural Turkey
Cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs from 2 months, soft enough to mix with water for young pups
£45.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Salmon
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for dogs, built on fresh and dried salmon
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Duck
Cold-pressed grain-free duck food with fruit and botanicals, in two bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Chicken
Cold-pressed grain-free chicken food with fruit and botanicals, in three bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Turkey
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% turkey, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Chicken
A grain-free complete dry food for adult dogs, lightly baked and built on 50% chicken
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Small Dog Turkey
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for small dogs and puppies, built on turkey
£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Lamb
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% lamb, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Turkey
Grain-free cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs, gentle on sensitive stomachs
£69.69
Harringtons Puppy Turkey & Rice
Complete turkey puppy food with 30% protein and feeding bands by adult weight
£6.49
Harringtons Adult Dog Turkey Veg
Complete dry food for adult dogs with turkey, chicken and salmon oil, 21% protein
From£3.39
Harringtons Adult Dog Salmon & Potato
Complete salmon and potato dry dog food with 21% protein in a 1.7KG bag
£6.25
Common questions
- At what age should a dog move to a senior food?
- This varies by breed size — smaller breeds are often considered senior from around 10 to 12 years old, larger breeds from as early as 6 to 8. There is no single fixed age, and a vet can advise on timing based on your individual dog's size and general health.
- Is Simpsons Senior suitable for a dog with a sensitive stomach?
- The single-protein, limited-ingredient approach is one some owners find easier to manage for a dog with a known sensitivity, but every dog reacts differently. Introduce it gradually alongside the current food and speak to your vet if a known sensitivity is a significant concern.
- Does Simpsons make food for younger dogs too?
- Yes, Simpsons' wider range includes recipes for puppies and working-age adult dogs, generally following the same single-protein, limited-ingredient approach as the senior recipe, with the calorie density adjusted for each life stage.
- Why does my senior dog need fewer calories?
- Older dogs are typically less active than younger ones and their metabolism tends to slow with age, so the same portion of a standard adult food can lead to gradual weight gain. A lower-calorie senior recipe is designed to reduce that risk while still meeting an older dog's nutritional needs.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.